Governance

Poor leadership, weak political participation, and corruption by elected officials are widely considered to exacerbate and perpetuate poverty.

While countless programs aim to address these issues, many questions about improving governance remain unanswered. The Governance Program at IPA works to rigorously evaluate interventions aimed at promoting democracy, reducing corruption, and improving the performance of elected leaders. MORE »

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